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Strategic management :

Thompson, Arthur A., 1940-

Strategic management : concepts and cases / Arthur A. Thompson, Jr., A.J. Strickland, III. - 11th ed. - Boston, Mass. London : Irwin McGraw Hill, 1999. - 1 v. (various pagings) : ill., maps ; 26 cm.

Available with this edition is the software product Strat-Tutor, a computer-assisted, interactive study guide, accessible free at the publisher's web site for the book: http://www.mhhe.com/thompson. Strat-Tutor consists of a series of self-tests and study questions/case preparation guides for the 36 cases discussed. Computers equipped with Windows 3.1x, Windows95/98, or Windows NT required. Other materials available: an upgraded version of the software, The Business Strategy Game; a companion volume, Readings in strategic management; an instructor's package including test bank, transparencies, etc. Includes index.

Part 1 Concepts and techniques of strategic management: the strategic management process - an overview; the three strategy-making tasks -developing a strategic vision; setting objectives, and crafting a strategy; industry and competitive analysis; evaluating company resources and competitive capabilities; strategy and competitive advantage; matching strategy to a company's situation; strategy and competitive advantage in diversified companies; evaluating the strategies of diversified companies; implementing strategy - building resource capabilities and structuring the organization; implementing strategy - budgets, policies, best practices, support, systems, and rewards; implementing strategy - culture and leadership. Part 2 Cases in strategic management. TOC

Revised for the 11th edition, this text presents comprehensive coverage of the issues involved in strategic management together with an updated set of case studies. Global competition and management issues are integrated throughout the text.



0073037141 9780071167895 9780073037141 0071167897 (International ed.)

98050674


Strategic planning.
Strategic planning--Case studies.

HD30.28 / .T53 1999

658.4012 / THS 1999